Leicester City midfielder Matty James has joined Barnsley on a loan deal until the end of the season.

The 25-year-old has played just one minute of Premier League football this term, and has been spending most of his game-time with the Under 23s.

James played 29 times in Leicester's first season in the Premier League, but he then ruptured his anterior ligaments and missed the entirety of the following campaign.

Leicester's Matty James has dropped down to the Championship in a loan deal to Barnsley

Barnsley head coach Paul Heckingbottom has praised the midfielder and says he fits perfectly

Speaking about James' move down to the Championship, Barnsley's head coach Paul Heckingbottom said: 'Matty is a player that we have tracked for a while.

'He has shown a real passion and desire to be here and help the Club continue our rise up the league and that's exactly what we need at Barnsley Football Club.

'He will fit straight into the mentality that we already have within the squad and adds much needed quality as well as versatility to our midfield areas. He brings Premier League experience along with a knowledge of how to get promoted in the Football League as well.'